'Kapruka Pooja', Thanthrimale, Sri Lanka.

Carrying the flag in procession.

Going round the Chaithya.

Getting the cloth in place.

Mission accomplished.

 A 'Kapruka pooja' was performed at the historic Thanthrimale Vihare by an organization of elders from Avissawella. The above are some pictures from the proceedings.

'Kapruka Pooja', Mahiyangana Chaithya, Sri Lanka.

The Chaithya.

Carrying the stitched cloth aloft

Surrounding the Chaithya with the cloth.

The completed effort.

A 'Kapruka Pooja' - Wish fulfilling pooja - is made by surrounding the sacred Chaithya with a string of Buddhist flags stitched lengthwise. The Chaithya at Mahiyanga is said to contain the hair relic and a neck bone of Lord Buddha.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Gmwhl4h8M